

The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
Markian Sich
The military taught us discipline, leadership, and resilience—but it never taught us how to build wealth or create true financial freedom. That’s where we come in.I’m Markian Sich, a United States Marine turned real estate investor, and I know firsthand how tough it can be to figure out what’s next after service. That’s why I started The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast—to bring you real stories, real strategies, and real success from military investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who’ve been where you are.We talk about leveraging your VA Loan, Military House Hacking, and proven investing strategies to help you build passive income, transition with confidence, and take control of your financial future.You’ve fought hard to defend the American Dream—now let’s make sure you own a piece of it. Subscribe now and start your journey to financial freedom!
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Mar 9, 2020 • 37min
ADPI_129: Why We Get Insurance With Dan MacDuff
In this episode, I get the amazing pleasure of interviewing my friend Dan from Hampton Roads. Real estate investor and Naval Officer. He shares his epic story on what a hurricane did to his house, and how he navigated the aftermath of the storm. “Don’t try and do things alone. Networking is vitally important.”Dan MacDuffHere’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: HOW TO BUY A DUPLEX WITH YOUR VA LOANHOW TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES IN REAL ESTATEHOW TO NAVIGATE THE INSURANCE PROCESSHOW TO SELECT THE PROPER FINANCINGWHAT AN EQUITY MULTIPLE ISSpecial References and Episode LinksFAVORITE BOOK Connect with DanLinkedIn Love ADPI? Need a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your lending and financial needs! No Time...No Worries! Get the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777 Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]! PLEASE Subscribe & Review The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews have helped you or your family pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do us a favor and head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Support the show

Mar 6, 2020 • 41min
ADPI_128: How To Think And Grow Rich With Nancy Harrity
Another great mindset episode! Come hang out with Nancy Harrity, Navy Veteran, as she shows you exactly what you need to do to grow a healthy and wealthy mindset to achieve the success you deserve!“Understand what your beliefs are, because when it’s crunch time, your subconscious mind will pull the trigger.”Nancy HarrityHere’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: BELIEF SYSTEMS THAT SET YOU BACKHOW TO TAP INTO YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY FORM A HABITHOW TO OVERCOME SOCIAL PRESSUREHOW TO BUILD A HEALTHY MINDSETSpecial References and Episode LinksFAVORITE BOOKEmail: Nancy@whatiftransformation.com Connect with NancyWebsite LinkedIn Facebook Love ADPI? Need a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your lending and financial needs! No Time...No Worries! Get the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777 Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]! PLEASE Subscribe & Review The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews have helped you or your family pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do us a favor and head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Support the show

Mar 2, 2020 • 50min
ADPI_127: Successful Military Real Estate Investing With Rich Carey
Listen to another great episode where we get to showcase military real estate investor, Rich Carey. He shares with us his lessons learned while investing in the service and how he achieved financial freedom.“Don’t buy a house unless it’s going to make you money as a rental when you move away.”Rich CareyHere’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: HOW TO WORK WITH YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHERSTRATEGIES FOR INVESTING LONG DISTANCEHOW TO NETWORK WITH SUCCESSFUL INVESTORSHOW TO BUILD A TEAMTHE BENEFITS OF BUYING CASHSpecial References and Episode LinksFAVORITE BOOKEmail: RichCarey@gmail.comConnect with RichWebsite LinkedIn Facebook Love ADPI? Need a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your lending and financial needs! No Time...No Worries! Get the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777 Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]! PLEASE Subscribe & Review The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews have helped you or your family pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do us a favor and head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review.Support the show

Feb 26, 2020 • 33min
ADPI_126: Simplifying Multifamily Investing With James Kandasamy
In this amazing episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing seasoned multifamily investor and podcast host James Kandasamy. We get to deep dive how to tackle deals successfully and break down some of those difficult topics to understand. “Anyone can do it. You don’t have to be special. You have to put in the work.”James KandasamyHere’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: BRRRR STRATEGY IN MULTIFAMILYHOW TO COMPLETE A DOUBLE CLOSINGHOW TO CONTACT SELLERS DIRECTLYHOW TO SELECT THE PROPER FINANCINGWHAT AN EQUITY MULTIPLE ISSpecial References and Episode LinksFAVORITE BOOKJames’ BookConnect with James WebsiteLinkedIn Facebook Podcast Love ADPI? Need a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your lending and financial needs! No Time...No Worries! Get the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777 Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]! PLEASE Subscribe & Review The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews have helped you or your family pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do us a favor and head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Support the show

Feb 17, 2020 • 50min
ADPI_125: Capital Hacking With Josh McCallen and Erik Cabral
In this amazing episode, we get to Interview Josh and Erik, podcasters, entrepreneurs, and Investors. These guys are the REAL DEAL, and I am lucky to call them friends. Hear their stories, their unique styles of Investing, and learn the secrets to hacking capital for your next deal.“HUMAN CAPITAL WILL ATTRACT CASH CAPITAL”JOSH MCCALLENHere’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: HOW TO BUILD A TRIBEHOW TO MARKET YOURSELFCREATIVE INVESTINGSECRETS TO CAPITAL HACKINGTHE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING GENERATIONAL WEALTHSpecial References and Episode LinksFAVORITE BOOKConnect with Erik and Josh Website https://podmax.co/Website https://www.onairbrands.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CapitalHacking/Podcast https://anchor.fm/capitalhacking Love ADPI? Need a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your lending and financial needs! No Time...No Worries! Get the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777 Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]!PLEASE Subscribe & Review The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews have helped you or your family pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do us a favor and head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review.Support the show

Feb 4, 2020 • 52min
ADPI_124: Honor The Fallen With Florent Groberg
In this episode, Mike and Eric had the distinct honor of interviewing one of society's legends, Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg. Listen to his story as he honors the memory of his fallen brothers and sisters, and how their sacrifice motivated him to go into the business world.BIOGRAPHY:On August 8, 2012, Florent was on his second deployment to Afghanistan when he made a split-second decision that prevented greater catastrophe and changed his life forever. His selfless display of courage in tackling a suicide bomber while protecting a command team on that fateful day earned him the Medal of Honor, and the distinction as the 10th living American to receive the nation’s top award for valor in combat since the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Today, as director of veteran’s outreach at Boeing and LinkedIn’s veteran’s program spokesperson, he is a powerful and prominent advocate for veterans’ issues. Florent’s new book, 8 Seconds of Courage, reveals lessons he learned on leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity on the battlefield, and their direct application and connection to executives, managers and business situations.“THE ONE THING YOU NEVER TAKE FOR GRANTED IS YOUR TRAINING" - Florent GrobergHere’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: HOW FLO OVERCAME ADVERSITY AT A VERY YOUNG AGEHIS MEDAL OF HONOR STORYHOW HE DEALS WITH SURVIVORS GUILTTHE IMPORTANCE OF STAYING HUMBLEHIS EXPERIENCE IN REAL ESTATE THE IMPORTANCE OF A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONSpecial References and Episode LinksFAVORITE BOOKFLORENT GROBERG’S BOOKConnect with Florent GrobergWebsite https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/groberg/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/florentgroberg/?trk=lil_instructorFacebook https://www.facebook.com/Florent-Groberg-920953551292204/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/florent.groberg/?hl=enConnect with ADPI Financial Services “Tell them you love the podcast!”Connect@activedutypassiveincome.comConnect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeAre you getting any value out of this show? If so, please take 2 minutes to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on iTunes and Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us spread the word to military families around the world. Support the show

Jan 24, 2020 • 23min
ADPI_123: VA Loan Changes For 2020 With Jason Wood
We get the pleasure of Interviewing one of our lending partners, Jason Wood, on the new changes with the VA Loan for 2020. In this short episode, we get right to the point, so you can get the Information you need before getting lost In the weeds. More to follow as these new changes need to Implement over time with the banks. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on further changes as the year progresses. Connect With Jason:WebsiteConnect with ADPI Financial ServicesConnect@activedutypassiveincome.comConnect with us: Facebook | InstagramSchedule a call with Mike *** Please help support our friends in the NCHV (National Coalition For Homeless Veterans) as they help fight Veteran Homelessness across the country. You can donate to their cause on our website, or by clicking HERE. *** To learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoCheck out "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki, and other great books on our Resource PageIf you are ready to get started on building wealth and want to learn how to get the most out of your veteran benefits, then make sure you grab our best selling book on Military House Hacking Active Duty Passive IncomeSupport the show

Jan 21, 2020 • 54min
ADPI_122: Building Tiny Homes For Homeless Veterans With Mark Solomon
In this episode, we interview Mark Solomon about his Initiative to help end veteran homelessness around the country. Listen to the creativity him and his team take in solving some of the craziest challenge they face. Learn more about VCP:WebsiteWatch This StoryMake a difference with the ADPI teamConnect with us: Facebook | InstagramSchedule a call with Mike *** Please help support our friends in the NCHV (National Coalition For Homeless Veterans) as they help fight Veteran Homelessness across the country. You can donate to their cause on our website, or by clicking HERE. *** To learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoCheck out "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki, and other great books on our Resource PageIf you are ready to get started on building wealth and want to learn how to get the most out of your veteran benefits, then make sure you grab our best selling book on Military House Hacking Active Duty Passive IncomeSupport the show

Jan 18, 2020 • 38min
ADPI_121: 7 Figure Flipping With Bill Allen
In this episode, we get to interview Navy reservist Bill Allen on how he went from Active Duty into real estate and created 7 figures with his flipping and wholesaling business. He Is absolutely crushing It!Connect with Bill:FacebookWebsiteFavorite BookConnect with us: Facebook | InstagramSchedule a call with Mike *** Please help support our friends in the NCHV (National Coalition For Homeless Veterans) as they help fight Veteran Homelessness across the country. You can donate to their cause on our website, or by clicking HERE. *** To learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoCheck out "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki, and other great books on our Resource PageIf you are ready to get started on building wealth and want to learn how to get the most out of your veteran benefits, then make sure you grab our best selling book on Military House Hacking Active Duty Passive IncomeSupport the show

Jan 12, 2020 • 43min
ADPI_120: Massive Action Leads To Massive Success With Tie Lasater
In this episode, we learn from the success and failures of real estate Investor, Tie Lasater. Hear his story and some of the sacrifices he made getting started to result In the success he has today.Connect with Tie:WebsiteFacebookFavorite BookConnect with us: Facebook | InstagramSchedule a call with Mike *** Please help support our friends in the NCHV (National Coalition For Homeless Veterans) as they help fight Veteran Homelessness across the country. You can donate to their cause on our website, or by clicking HERE. *** To learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoCheck out "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki, and other great books on our Resource PageIf you are ready to get started on building wealth and want to learn how to get the most out of your veteran benefits, then make sure you grab our best selling book on Military House Hacking Active Duty Passive IncomeSupport the show